Medical Treatment Kit and Methods of Use Thereof

ABSTRACT

A medical treatment kit and methods of use thereof is provided. The kit includes a container, two or more chambers within the container, an antiseptic agent disposed in one of the chambers, a cleansing agent disposed in a separate chamber and an applicator. The agents are not contacted until immediate use of the kit is required. The medical treatment kit is used to administer an antiseptic shampoo or other medical composition to a patient with an open wound or injury. The kit is designed to be simple to use in an emergency situation. The kit is also designed to deliver medical compositions that are at the peak of potency.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of and claims priority benefit ofapplication Ser. No. 11/127,589 filed May 12, 2005, which claimspriority benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/570,716 filedMay 13, 2004, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to medical sanitation and moreparticularly, a medical treatment kit and method for packaging,delivering, using and applying a blood removal shampoo with sterilizing,anti-infective and/or antiseptic properties.

In the current medical environment, time is usually of the essence,especially in emergency situations. In treating wounds, one importantstep is to clean the wound as quickly as possible. One method is toclean the wound first with an antiseptic agent and then attempt to cleanthe wound with a cleaning agent. This is a two step process which can becostly in terms of time particularly in situations where many people inneed of treatment.

Another method of treating wounds is to measure a small quantity of anantiseptic agent and mix it with a small quantity of a cleansing agentand apply the mixture to the wound. Again, this method is costly interms of the time needed to accurately pre-measure ingredients and thenintegrate the agents.

A further method is to have a cleansing and antiseptic agent preparedahead of time. This method is costly if the shelf life of the mixedagents is best measured in minutes rather than hours or days. This mayresult in mixtures that are unusable. This is costly in terms of money.

Yet another method is to have a pre-mixed cleansing and antisepticagent. These agents when mixed and stored have a limited shelf life.Again, this approach is economically disadvantageous.

The present invention addresses these problems by providing a medicaltreatment kit that provides an economical and efficient method oftreating wounds. Each kit includes a container divided into at least twoisolated chambers. One chamber has a cleaning agent; the other has aantiseptic agent. The chambers are separated or isolated to preventpremature mixing of the agents. This separation is designed as atemporary basis, primarily for storage purpose. The isolation isdesigned to be quickly and easily removed such that the kit can be usedin time critical situations. Once the isolation is removed, theamalgamation of the two agents is effortlessly done, providing a potentantiseptic shampoo that can treat and clean wounds.

Thus, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a medicaltreatment kit for cleansing and treating a wound that can be easilydispensed without requiring a pre-mixed composition. It is a relatedobjective of the present invention to create a uniform antisepticshampoo from a cleansing agent and antiseptic agent provided inisolated/separated chambers and that do not mix or contact each otheruntil expressly needed by the medical professional.

It is another objective of the present invention to have cleansing andantiseptic agents that are provided in pre-measured quantities, forexample, in therapeutically and/or clinically effective quantities, andseparately stored in a single container in order to save preparationtime during a medical emergency.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide a medicaltreatment kit for cleaning and treating wounds that uses medical agentsthat are relatively inexpensive compared to other currently availablemethods and treatment kits.

It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a methodfor quickly cleansing and treating a wound by providing a medicaltreatment method that is easy to implement and carry out in an emergencysituation. It is a further objective of the present invention to providea method of storing medical compositions for later application by a userin which mixing or contacting of the separate medical compositions doesnot occur until required by the user.

The medical treatment kit of the present invention must also be ofconstruction which is both durable and have a long shelf life, and itshould also require little or no maintenance to be provided by the userthroughout its storage lifetime. In order to enhance the market appealof the medical treatment kit of the present invention, it should alsoinclude inexpensive medical agents to thereby afford it the broadestpossible market. It is also an objective that all of the aforesaidadvantages and objectives be achieved without incurring any substantialrelative disadvantage.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The disadvantages and limitations of the background art discussed aboveare overcome by the present invention. With this invention, a medicaltreatment kit and methods of use thereof for treating wounds and/orother topical, medical or therapeutic applications is provided.

The present invention provides, in part, a medical treatment kit that iseasy to implement and carry out in an emergency or non-emergency and iseconomical. The medical treatment kit of the present invention typicallycontains two medical agents: a cleansing agent and an antiseptic agentthat are isolated from each other until the combination of such agentsis required.

The preferred cleansing agent of the kit is a shampoo. However anydetergent, soap, solvent and/or surfactant known to those skilled in theart may be used. The preferred antiseptic agent of the medical treatmentkit is hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Other antiseptic agents can includeother disinfecting agents, such as alcohol, as will be well known tothose skilled in the art.

If desired, an odor-controlling agent, such as baking soda, is added.Further, additional compositions can be used in the medical treatmentkit. For example, antibacterial agents, lotions, skin protectants,moisturizing agents, drying agents, anti-inflammatory agents,anti-infective agents, creams, ointments, powders, solutions, gels,symptom-relieving agents and/or other compositions known in the art, maybe included or utilized with the kit.

In accordance with the present invention, the cleansing and antisepticagents are provided in pre-measured quantities and placed in twoisolated chambers. The medical agents are properly isolated such thatthey do not prematurely mix, combine and/or otherwise interact untilrequired by the user. However, the medical agents are placed inproximity to each other such that when needed, the medical agents arereadily available to mix and interact. Once combined, an antisepticshampoo is created.

Immediately after combination, the antiseptic shampoo is at its peak ofpotency, and therefore, the most clinically/therapeutically effective.Accordingly, the present invention provides a method of delivering anantiseptic shampoo in which the combination of agents is at its maximumeffectiveness/potency at the time its use is required. Also, since themedical agents are initially separated and only mixed when needed, moreeconomical cleansing and antiseptic agents can be used to achieve thedesired cleansing effect. In addition, as isolated agents, the medicalkit of the present invention exhibits an extended shelf life.

In the preferred embodiment, the antiseptic shampoo loosens and removescoagulated blood, and has antibacterial proper ties. This antisepticshampoo also cleans the wound and hair of blood, debris and othercontaminants. In certain embodiments, an odor-controlling agent, such asbaking soda, is added.

The medical treatment kit can include a multi-chamber battle thatcontains a pre-measured amount of one or more cleansing agents in onechamber of the bottle, and a pre-measured amount of one or moreantiseptic agents in another chamber. The bottle also contains a stopperor a separation mechanism to prevent the two medical agents from mixingor integrating until required by the user. The stopper is positionedbetween one of the aforementioned chambers and a third chamber thatcontains a flexible bellow(s). This allows the user to apply verticalpressure, thereby releasing the stopper from the frictional seal. Theuser can then shake the contents of the bottle to form anintegrated/combined cleansing and antiseptic agent—an antisepticshampoo. The antiseptic shampoo is released through an outlet or nozzleon one end of the bottle. The applicator is placed close to the wound.The rate of flow of the antiseptic shampoo is easily proportionatelycontrolled by the pressure exerted on the bottle and the size of theapplicator.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a bottle that hasa main container section divided into two or more chemically isolatedchambers or columns. The cleansing agent is contained in one chamber andthe antiseptic agent is contained in the other chamber. Within thecontainer, a foil membrane separates the two chambers of the container,forming a barrier, which prevents the two medical agents from mixing orreacting until required by the user. This foil membrane is alsoconnected to the cap of the container. When the medical treatment kit isneeded, the cap of the container is removed; thereby breaking the foilmembrane or seal and allowing the cleansing agent and the antisepticagent to mix as the two medical agents flow through an outlet of thecontainer.

In yet another embodiment, the container has two physically separatedchambers, one chamber with male threads, the other with female threads.At least one of the containers has a protective foil membrane over theseopenings. When the two chambers are screwed together, a small blademounted on one of the chambers cuts the foil membrane on the otherchamber. The two medical agents are combined by shaking to form anantiseptic shampoo.

In certain other embodiments, the present invention includes a containerwhich is a foil pouch that is separated into two foil chambers. Eachchamber has a formed outlet or nozzle for releasing the contents of eachrespective chamber. Across each nozzle there is a tear strip. In oneembodiment, the two nozzles share a common tear strip. When the medicaltreatment kit is needed, the tear strip(s) is torn off allowing thecleansing agent and the antiseptic agent to be mixed within the streamas they flow through the applicator. The two medical agents can befurther mixed by the user by hand, creating an antiseptic shampoo. Theantiseptic shampoo is then directed to the wound via the applicator ofthe medical treatment kit.

The present invention can also be, in part, a method of quickly andefficiently cleaning/treating a wound using a medical kit. This methodincludes providing a pre-measured amount of an antiseptic agent disposedin an enclosure and a pre-measured amount of a cleansing agent disposedin a separate enclosure, wherein the antiseptic agent and cleansingagent do not contact each other until just before the kit is used.

The two agents are mixed together by shaking or massaging the containerto form an enhanced antiseptic shampoo. Any protection devices, such asa cap, are removed to expose the applicator. The applicator is thendirected to a wound or injured area. Proper pressure is applied to thecontainer to dispense the proper amount of the admixture (antisepticshampoo) needed to the wound or injured area.

It may therefore be seen that the present invention teaches both amedical treatment kit and a method to treat a wound by providing anantiseptic shampoo that can be quickly and easily prepared and dispensedwhen needed by the medical professional.

The medical treatment kit of the present invention is of a constructionwhich is both durable and long lasting, and which will require little orno maintenance to be provided by the user throughout its operatinglifetime. The medical treatment kit of the present invention is also ofinexpensive construction to enhance its market appeal and to therebyafford it the broadest possible market. Finally, all of the aforesaidadvantages and objectives are achieved without incurring any substantialrelative disadvantage.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other advantages of the present invention are best understoodwith reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a medical treatment kit in bottle form wherethe ratio of volume of the lower chamber to the upper chamber is muchlarger than 1.0 and having a bellowed chamber with one bellow;

FIG. 2 is side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG. 1shown being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate theagents;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.1 and 2 showing the two agents mixed and/or integrated into onecomposition;

FIG. 4 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of a medical treatmentkit of the present invention in which the ratio of volume of the lowerchamber to the upper chamber is less than 1.0 and having a bellowedchamber with one bellow;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG. 4being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate the agents;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.4 and 5 showing the two agents mixed and/or integrated;

FIG. 7 is a side view of an additional embodiment of a medical treatmentkit of the present invention in which the ratio of volume of the lowerchamber to the upper chamber is approximately 1.0 and having a bellowedchamber with several bellows;

FIG. 8 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG. 7shown being vertically squeezed to release a stopper to integrate theagents;

FIG. 9 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.7 and 8 shown with the two agents mixed and/or integrated;

FIG. 10 is a partial side view of a container using foil as abarrier/membrane;

FIG. 11 is a partial side view of the membrane illustrated in FIG. 10showing the ruptured membrane;

FIG. 12 is a side view of another embodiment of a medical treatment kitof the present invention illustrating two separate chambers spaced apartby a barrier portion;

FIG. 13 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG.12 showing the two chambers screwed together, causing foil between thetwo chambers to tear and/or break allowing two agents to integrateand/or mix;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of a medicaltreatment kit where the container contains two chambers that areseparated by a vertical wall;

FIG. 15 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG.14;

FIG. 16 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.14 and 15 showing a cap being twisted off to cause a foil to be tornand/or broken;

FIG. 17 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.14 through 16 showing the chambers being massaged and squeezed tointegrate and/or mix the agents;

FIG. 18 is a top view of another embodiment of the medical treatment kitof the present invention showing a bag with two chambers attached by thechamber sides, with two applicators in proximity to each other, with acommon tear strip;

FIG. 19 is a top view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG.18, shown inverted with the tear strip removed and the two agentsallowed to mix within an output stream;

FIG. 20 is a top view of another embodiment of the medical treatment kitof the present invention showing a bag having two chambers attached atthe chamber bottoms, with two applicators on opposite sides of the bagand having two distinct tear strips;

FIG. 21 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIG.20 folded in half; and

FIG. 22 is a side view of the medical treatment kit illustrated in FIGS.20 and 21 showing both tear strips removed, with pressure being appliedto the bag to release the agents, to mix in an output stream.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With this invention, a medical treatment kit 40 is shown including oneor more medical treatment, cleansing and/or antiseptic agents 42 and 44for use in the method of the present invention. Referring first to FIG.1, a medical treatment kit 40 includes a bottle 46 having a firstchamber 50 and a second chamber 56 and a middle diaphragm 48 disposedtherebetween.

The bottle 46 is preferably the size of a common 12 oz. soda can;however, any size bottle may be used depending on the given end-useapplication. The first and second chambers 50 and 56 are hermeticallysealed and designed to contain medically proportioned agents 42 and 44,as will be described in more detail herein.

Since some of the compositions included within the bottle are highlyreactive, the medical treatment kit 40 is preferably constructed of oneor more layers of a material that is opaque such as HDPE (High DensityPolyethylene). The bottle 40 is also opaque to prevent the prematurebreakdown of the stored chemicals from light. Accordingly, the bottle 46can be constructed of any thermoplastic material (polypropylene, lowdensity polyethylene, polystyrene, AS, ABS, methacrylate, etc.) or othermaterial, and specifically those approved by the FDA for use in thegiven medical application, as will be known to those skilled in the art.Where light sensitivity of the contents is not an issue, the containermay be constructed of a transparent or substantially transparentmaterial.

The first or top chamber 50 is designed to be filled at or near tocapacity with one or more medical agents or compositions 42 or 44. Inthe preferred form, the shape of the chamber is cylindrical as shown inFIGS. 1-6. However, the first chamber may be of any size or shape. Abottom radial surface 54 of the first chamber is attached to thebellowed middle diaphragm 48. The bottom radial surface 54 is partiallyopen providing an opening in order to physically adapt to the matingbellow 64 of the middle diaphragm 48. A top radial surface 52 of thefirst chamber (when the bottle 46 is being stored) is also partiallyopen to allow the contents of the bottle 46 to exit the bottle 46 via anattached applicator 62, outlet, nozzle or opening.

The applicator 62 of the bottle is coupled to the top radial surface 52of the first or top chamber 50. The applicator 62 is taller than it iswider. There is an opening 78 at the top of the applicator 62 to allowthe antiseptic shampoo 80 to be dispensed from the medical treatment kit40. The applicator 62 provides control and focus for the application ofthe contents of the kit 40. Thus, the opening 78 within the applicator62 allows the contents of the kit 40 to exit the bottle 46 and beapplied to a wound with the proper amount of pressure exerted on thebottle 46.

Preferably, there is cap 84 or other sealing mechanism over the openingin the applicator 62 to protect the applicator 62 from contamination anddamage from external forces. The cap 84 can be screw-off or pop-off. Inaddition, a sealing mechanism such as foil, plastic or paper or otheritems known in the art may be used to cover the opening in theapplicator 62.

The second or bottom chamber 56 is substantially similar to the firstchamber 50. The second chamber 56 can be of any shape, however in thepreferred embodiment, the shape is cylindrical. In FIGS. 1-3 the volumeratio of the second chamber 56 to the first chamber 50 is much largerthan 1.0. In FIGS. 4-6, the volume ratio of the second chamber 56 to thefirst chamber 50 is smaller than 1.0. In FIGS. 7-9, the volume ratio ofthe two chambers 50 and 56 is approximately 1.0. Thus, the first and thesecond chambers 50 and 56 may be of any size required by the particularagents 42 and 44 utilized and/or the end use application of the medicaltreatment kit 40.

The second chamber 56 is designed to be filled at or near to capacitywith one or more medical agents or compositions. Shoulders 70 are formedat the top of the second chamber 56 to allow better transfer of theagent(s) 42 and/or 44. A top radial surface 76 of the second chamber 56is partially open, forming an opening that will permit the contents ofthe second chamber 56 to mix with the contents of the first chamber 50when called for by the user. A bottom radial surface 74 of the secondchamber 56 encloses the contents and the surface is slightly curvedtoward the inside of the bottle 46. This allows the contents of thechamber to remain inside the second chamber 56, allowing the bottle 46to stand on end as well as accept increased pressure when the bottle 46is squeezed.

In between the first and the second chambers 50 and 56 is theaccordion-like or bellowed middle diaphragm 48. This middle diaphragm 48can have a single bellow 64 or rib as shown in FIGS. 1-6 or has multiplebellows 66 or ribs as shown in FIGS. 7-9. These bellows 66 allow thebottle 46 to be squeezed vertically with less effort. The middlediaphragm 48 separates the contents of each of the two chambers 50 and56 such that the contents do not interact or contact each other untilrequired by the user. The middle diaphragm 48 also provides a mechanismto release a stopper 68 which separates the two medical agents 42 and44, as will be described in more detail below. Once needed, the middlediaphragm 48 bridges the contents of the two chambers 50 and 56.

The friction-secured stopper 68 has a slight conic shape and ispositioned between the first and second chambers 50 and 56 as bestillustrated in FIG. 1. The middle diaphragm 48 and the stopper 68separate the first and second chambers 50 and 56, thereby preventing themedical agents 42 and 44 from contacting and/or interacting untilrequired or needed by the user. Preferably, the stopper 68 is insertedsuch that the stopper 68 borders the top chamber 50 and the middlediaphragm 48 and the narrow portion of the stopper 68 is pointing down,as shown in FIGS. 1-9.

The medical agent included within the first chamber is preferably apre-measured cleansing agent 42, and the medical agent included withinthe second chamber is preferably a pre-measured antiseptic agent.Preferably, the cleansing agent 42 is a shampoo and the antiseptic agent44 is hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). Preferably, the hydrogen peroxide isprovided in an about concentration of 2% to about 4% solution. Thecleansing agent can include any soap, detergent, solvent, surfactant orcombination thereof known to those skilled in the art, depending on thetype of wound to be treated and/or the end-use medical application. Incertain embodiment, the type of cleansing agent used is mild, forexample, similar to a baby shampoo. The antiseptic agent can include anydisinfectant composition known to those skilled in the art including,but not limited to, alcohol, witch hazel, iodine, mercurochrome, and/orother combinations thereof. The cleansing agent and the antiseptic agentare preferably provided in premeasured quantities and concentrationssuch that the resulting admixture is clinically and/or therapeuticallyeffective upon contact with the wound, as will be well known to thoseskilled in the art.

In certain embodiments of the present invention either the cleansingagent or the antiseptic agent or both can include an odor-controllingagent, such as baking soda. Consistent with the broader aspects of thepresent invention, agents such as other odor-controlling agents,antibacterial agents, skin protectants, moisturizing agents, dryingagents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents,symptom-relieving agents, sterilizing agents, therapeutic agents, and/orcombinations thereof, may be included or provided with the kit 40, aswill be well known to those skilled in the art.

In addition, an inert ingredient(s) or delivery vehicles can be added tothe medical agents. The type and quantity of the vehicle determines theconsistency of the medical agent compound. The vehicle also controlswhether or not the medical agent or composition penetrates the skin.Vehicles for delivery of the medical agents can include, but are notlimited to, ointments, creams, lotions, solutions, powders, gels or anyother vehicle known in the art.

It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the medicalkit and methods of the present invention can be utilized with a widerange of medicants, therapeutic and/or treatment compositions, dependingon the type of wound or type of medical, cosmetic, nutritional, clinicalor therapeutic application. Further, the duel chamber bottles/kitsillustrated herein may be utilized in many additional chemical,pharmaceutical and/or nutritional applications, as will also be readilyapparent to those skilled in the art.

When the medical treatment kit 40 as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 7 isneeded, the bottle 46 is vertically squeezed (with pressure applied toboth the top and bottom) as shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 8; the stopper 68is released from the middle diaphragm 48 as shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 9.FIGS. 3, 6 and 9 show the stopper 68 moving to the chamber closest tothe applicator 62 when implemented or squeezed. In certain otherembodiments (not shown), the stopper 68 can move to the chamber furthestfrom the applicator 62 when implemented or squeezed. In either scenario,when the bottle 46 is squeezed, the stopper 68 dislodges, the twochambers 50 and 56 become connected. This allows the two medical agents42 and 44 to mix and/or contact each other.

To utilize the medical treatment kit 40 of the present invention, theuser shakes the bottle 46 for several seconds. This will completelyblend the two medical agents 42 and 44—forming an antiseptic shampoo 80.The bottle 46 is inverted and the antiseptic shampoo 80 may now beapplied to a medically contaminated part of the body where dirt anddried blood need to be removed. The bottle 46 is squeezed around thecircumference of the bottle 46. The antiseptic shampoo 80 flows throughthe applicator 62 onto the wound. The rate of flow through theapplicator 62 can be controlled by the squeezing or the pressuredapplied to the medical treatment kit 40, the size of the opening in theapplicator 62 and the viscosity of the medical agents 42 and 44contained therein. The squeezing action precisely and proportionatelycontrols the amount of antiseptic shampoo 80 that is applied to thewound.

Referring to FIGS. 10-11, a second medical treatment kit 94 for use inthe methods of the present invention is illustrated. A bottle 46 similarto the bottle 46 previously described is provided. However, the methodof isolation of the chambers 50 and 56 is a membrane or foil 90 mountedon one of the bellows or rib(s) of the middle diaphragm 48, as shown inFIG. 10. The two chambers 50 and 56 of the bottle 46 contain separatedquantities of a cleansing agent 42 and an antiseptic agent. Thecleansing agent 42 and/or the antiseptic agent may be any one or more ofthose described herein.

Similar to the bottle 46 described with reference to FIGS. 1-9, top andbottom chambers 56 of the bottle 46 can be of any shape, and arepreferably cylindrical. Top and bottom radial surfaces 106 contained inthe top chamber 50 are partially open and each contain an opening. Thebottom radial surface 54 of the top chamber 50 is attached to a bellowedmiddle diaphragm 48.

Attached to the top radial surface 52 of the top chamber 50 is anapplicator 62, outlet, nozzle or opening. The applicator 62 is normallytaller than it is wide. There is a small opening 78 at the top of theapplicator 62 to allow the application of the antiseptic shampoo 80 fromthe medical treatment kit 94. When the need for the kit 94 arises andthe contents of the kit 94 are mixed, the applicator 62 provides controland focus for the application of the contents of the kit 94. The opening78 in the applicator 62 allows the contents of the kit 94 to exit and beapplied to a wound. Also, as stated herein, the applicator 62 mayoptionally have a cap 84 or some other sealing device known in the artfor protection.

The bottom chamber 56 has a top radial surface including an opening anda closed bottom radial surface 106. The top radial surface of the bottomchamber 56 is attached to the bellowed middle diaphragm 48. Thus, thetwo chambers 50 and 56 containing the selected medical agents 42 and 44are separated by the bellowed middle diaphragm 48 as described herein.

In this configuration, foil 90 or a barrier membrane is attached to oneof the bellow 66 or ribs in the bellowed middle diaphragm 48horizontally, as shown in FIG. 10. The foil 90 prevents the medicalagents 42 and 44 from mixing, contacting and/or reacting until requiredor needed by the user.

When use of the medical treatment kit is required, the bottle 46 isvertically squeezed. In this configuration, the membrane will rip ortear away 92 from the supporting rib of the middle diaphragm 48 as shownin FIG. 11. The two chambers 50 and 56 containing the medical agents 42and 44 will then be connected, allowing the agents 42 and 44 to contactand mix. The bottle can then be shaken for several seconds which willcompletely blend the medical agents 42 and 44—forming an antisepticshampoo 80, or other desired admixture/composition. The application ofthe antiseptic shampoo 80 is applied to the wound by turning the medicaltreatment kit 94 upside down and squeezing the bottle 46. This allowsthe antiseptic shampoo 80 to exit through the applicator 62, which isapplied at a controlled rate to the wound.

Referring next to FIGS. 12 and 13, another embodiment of the medicaltreatment of the present invention 94 includes a screw-container 96configured to hold the two different medical agents 42 and 44.Preferably, a first chamber contains a pre-measured amount of acleansing agent 42 and a second chamber contains a pre-measured amountof antiseptic agent. The medical kit, including the cleansing agent 42and/or the antiseptic agent, may contain any of the agents orcompositions described herein.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the screw-container 96 is initially stored astwo isolated chambers 50 and 56 which are spaced-apart by a barrierportion (a space) or lightly screwed together—about a ½ a turn. The topor first chamber 50 of the screw-container 96 can contain either femalethreads 100 or male threads 102. Preferably, the top chamber 50 has thefemale threads 100. It is designed to be filled at or near to capacitywith one or more medical agents. The first chamber 50 can be of anyshape. In the preferred form, the shape of the chamber is cylindrical,as shown in FIGS. 12-13. The top portion of the first chamber includesshoulders 70.

A top radial surface 104 of the first chamber contains an opening (whenthe bottle 46 is being stored) to allow the contents of the bottle 46 toexit the bottle 46 via an attached applicator 62, outlet, nozzle oropening when the proper pressure is exerted. The bottom radial surface106 of the first chamber also contains an opening which is covered byfoil 90 or other type of frangible membrane, protecting the medicalagents from environmental elements and premature mixing or contact.These openings are provided to allow the contents 42 or 44 of thechambers 50 and 56 to mix or contact each other.

The second chamber preferably contains male threads for removablyattaching the first and second chambers. The second chamber is designedto be filled at or near capacity with one or more medical agents. Thesecond chamber can be of any shape or size, but is preferablycylindrical. The top radial surface 76 of the second chamber 56 containsan opening which is covered by an easily removable foil 90 or otherfrangible membrane. At least one slightly sharp blade 112 or piercingdevice is also provided near the screw threads. It is sharp enough topierce and tear the foil 90 on the first chamber 50, but designed so asnot to injure the user.

When the medical treatment kit is needed by the user, the foil 90 on thesecond chamber 56 is removed. The two chambers 50 and 56 are thenscrewed together. As the two chambers 50 and 56 tighten, the blade(s)112 on the second chamber 56 pierce and tear the foil 90 coupled to thefirst chamber 50. This opening allows the two medical agents 42 and 44to contact, mix and/or react—depending on the agents contained therein.

As described herein, the bottle 46 is shaken allowing the contents tothoroughly mix and interact. The resultant admixture is preferably anantiseptic shampoo 80. The applicator 62 is inverted and directedtowards the wound. The bottle 46 is squeezed to dispense the properamount of the antiseptic shampoo 80.

Referring now to FIGS. 14-17, in yet another embodiment, there is showna ‘twist’ container 116 that can hold at least two medical agents 42 and44. The main storage area 122 of the container 116 can be of any shape.However, the preferred shape of the container is cylindrical.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a flexible, vertical wall 120 forms a chord124 when viewed from the top of the container 116. The wall 120 isformed inside she main storage area 122 of the container and extendsfrom the top to the bottom of the container 116, vertically dividing thecontainer 116 into two separate chambers 142 and 144.

The left chamber 142 contains a pre-measured/effective amount of acleansing agent 42 and the right chamber 142 contains apre-measured/effective amount of an antiseptic agent 44 (or visa-versa).The cleansing agent 42 and/or the antiseptic agent 44 may be any ofthose described herein.

An inner portion of the top radial surface of the main storage area 122has a breakable foil 90 or membrane. This foil 90 is sealed along thecircumference of the top radial surface 126 of the main storage area 122and also sealed along the top edge or chord 124 of the dividing wall120. This seal also has a weakly taut bur strong thread 128 connected toa cap 84 or equivalent sealing device known in the art.

Surrounding the outer circumference of the top of the main storage area122 and permanently coupled to this circumference is an integratingchamber 123. The shape of the integrating chamber 123 is a 3-Dequilateral cylindrical trapezoid. The attachment of the integratingchamber 123 to the circumference of the main storage area 122 is madewith the larger of the two circular openings of the trapezoid 130. Thesmaller of the two openings of the trapezoid 132 has a neck or simpleapplicator 62 formed.

The applicator 62 is a thin cylinder with both radial surfaces open,which allows the contents of the container to flow and transfer. The topof applicator 62 has a cap 84 which can be popped off or preferablyscrewed off to break or rip the foil 90 and start the integrating andtransfer process of the antiseptic shampoo 80. The cap 84 can besubstituted with a foil, plastic or paper membrane or other sealingdevice known in the art.

The integrating chamber 123 issued to partially integrate or mix the twomedical agents 42 and 44 when needed. The integrating chamber alsoprotects the foil 90 from external damage or premature tearing.

When the cap 84 of the ‘twist’ container 116 is twisted, as shown inFIG. 16, the breakable foil 90 tears allowing medical agents 42 and 44to contact/mix. Several seconds of shaking and massaging at leastpartially mixes the agents 42 and 44 as shown in FIG. 17. An antisepticshampoo 80 (or other compositional admixture) is created for treatingwounds. The shampoo 80 may be directly applied to the wound using theapplicator 62 (and inverting the medical treatment kit, as shown in FIG.17).

The container illustrated in FIGS. 14-17 is advantageous in that it ismuch more flexible than those previously described. The flexibilityallows at least a partial integration of the medical agents 42 and 44 bymassaging the container.

Turning next to FIG. 18 a further embodiment of the medical treatmentkit 136 of the present invention is disclosed. The kit includes aflexible bag 140 that contains two separate chambers 50 and 56 housingseparate medical agents 42 and 44 or compositions. The bag may beconstructed of polypropylene and/or other flexible plastic or FDAapproved material know to those skilled in the art. The bag may also beconstructed of foil.

The bag 140 is divided by a vertical divider into a left chamber 142 anda right chamber 144 to hold the desired medical agents 42 and 44.Preferably one chamber contains a pre-measured cleansing agent 42 andthe other chamber contains a pre-measured antiseptic agent 44. Thecleansing agent 42 and/or the antiseptic agent 44 may be any of thosedescribed herein. The two chambers 142 and 144 are isosceles trapezoidin shape, with the varying angled side 148 of the trapezoid on the upperportion 138 of the container. The acute angles 150 of each trapezoidchamber are placed toward the vertical divider of the two chambers 142and 144. Each of the two chambers are preferably hermetically sealed.

At the two acute angle 150 corners of each of the chambers are preformedapplicators 62, outlets or nozzles. The size of the applicators 62 willbe in proportion to the viscosity of the medical agents 42 and 44 thatwill flow through them, will depend on the type of agents includedtherein and/or will depend on the application of the medical kit.

A tear strip 138 extends across the entire top of the bag 140, whichalso bisects 152 each of the applicators 62 of the two separatedchambers 142 and 144. The tear strip is coupled to the bag or can beintegrally formed into the bag. An optional notch 154 can be provided onone end of the tear strip to provide easier starting of the tear.

When the strip is torn away, the applicators/nozzles 62 are opened, asshown in FIG. 19. The user will then turn the bag 140 upside down andsqueeze the bag 140 with substantially equal pressure on both sides ofeach chamber. This allows at least partial mixing of the medical agents42 and 44 forming an admixture 156 which will be applied to the wound.The admixture 156 can then be further mixed by hand directly into or onthe wound.

Referring next to FIG. 20, an alternate medical treatment kit 162including a separate tear strip 164 and applicator 62 for each chamberof the bag is illustrated.

The bag 140 is divided into a left chamber 142 and a right chamber 144,with a middle sealing divider 158. The middle sealing divider 158 isdesigned to allow the bag 140 to be folded in half. However, instead ofjoining the two chambers 142 and 146 by the chambers 142 and 146 sides,the chambers 142 and 146 are joined at the bottoms of each chamber 160.Accordingly, the applicators 62 of each corresponding chamber are onopposite sides of the bag 140.

The left chamber 142 contains a pre-measured quantity of a cleansingagent 42 and the right chamber 142 contains a pre-measured quantity ofan antiseptic agent 44. The cleansing agent 42 and/or the antisepticagent 44 may be any of those described herein.

The main storage area 122 of each chambers is substantially rectangularin shape. Each rectangle has shoulders 70 on top to provide moreefficient transfer of the chamber 142 and 146 contents.

With each applicator 62, there is a corresponding or mating tear strip164 that bisects the top of each applicator at a point 166. Optionally,there can be a notch 154 (not shown) on one side of the tear strip ofthe bag 140 to provide easier starting of the tear. When removed, theapplicator 62 is opened, allowing the contents of each chamber to mixand be applied to the wound.

Accordingly, when ready to use, each tear strip is removed and then thebag 140 is folded in half such that the tips of the applicators 62 arenext to each other, as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22. When squeezed inthe center, this dual chamber combination at least partially mixes thetwo medical agents 42 and 44 outside of the chambers 142 and 146 withinthe output stream forming an admixture 156. The two medical agents 42and 44 can be further mixed by the user by hand, creating an antisepticshampoo 80. As before, the antiseptic shampoo 80 is directed to thewound via the applicator 62 of the medical treatment kit 162.

Although an exemplary embodiment of the present invention has beenshown, and described with reference to particular embodiments andapplications thereof, it will be apparent to those having ordinary skillin the art that a number of changes, modifications, or alterations tothe invention as described herein may be trade, none of which departfrom the spirit or scope of the present invention. Ail such changes,modifications and alterations should therefore be seen as being withinthe scope of the present invention.

It may therefore be appreciated from the above detailed description ofthe preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a medicaltreatment kit for cleansing a wound. The present invention also providesa method for cleaning and treating wounds that use medical agents thatare inexpensive. The present invention has cleansing and antisepticagents that are pre-measured in order to save time. The presentinvention has cleansing and antiseptic agents that are quick to set up.The present invention also provides a medical treatment method that iseasy to implement and carry out in an emergency situation.

The medical treatment kit of the present invention is of constructionwhich is both durable and has a long shelf life. The medical treatmentkit requires little or no maintenance to be provided by the userthroughout its storage lifetime. In order to enhance the market appealof the medical treatment kit of the present invention, the kit hasinexpensive agents or chemicals to thereby afford it the broadestpossible market.

What is claimed is:
 1. A composition comprising a cleansing agentselected from soaps, detergents, surfactants and combinations thereof;and an antiseptic agent, said antiseptic agent in atherapeutically-effective concentration.
 2. The composition of claim 1wherein said antiseptic agent is hydrogen peroxide.
 3. The compositionof claim 2 wherein said hydrogen peroxide agent is present at aconcentration of about 2%-about 4% of said composition.
 4. Thecomposition of claim 1 comprising a delivery agent selected fromointments, creams, liquids, lotions, solutions and gels.
 5. Thecomposition of claim 1 incorporated into a shampoo.
 6. An admixturecomprising a cleansing agent and a hydrogen peroxide antiseptic agent,said agents partially mixed, said admixture prepared providing separateagents and contacting said agents at a time required by a user.
 7. Theadmixture of claim 6 wherein said cleansing agent is selected fromsoaps, detergents, surfactants and combinations thereof.
 8. Theadmixture of claim 6 wherein said hydrogen peroxide agent is present ata concentration of about 2% to about 4% of said admixture.
 9. Theadmixture of claim 6 comprising a delivery agent selected fromointments, creams, liquids, lotions, solutions and gels.
 10. Theadmixture of claim 6 applied to a wound, to remove debris therefrom. 11.A composition comprising a cleansing agent selected from soaps,detergents, surfactants and combinations thereof; and a hydrogenperoxide antiseptic agent, said antiseptic agent in atherapeutically-effective concentration.
 12. The composition of claim 11wherein said hydrogen peroxide agent is present at a concentration ofabout 2% to about 4% of said composition.
 13. The composition of claim11 comprising a delivery agent selected from ointments, creams, liquids,lotions, solutions and gels.
 14. The composition of claim 11incorporated into a shampoo.
 15. The composition of claim 11 whereinsaid composition is prepared providing separate said agents admixed at atime required by a user.